Short Time
54 reviews
Action/Comedy
1h 37m
1990
As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns...
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As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, Carolyn, and son, Dougie, to collect any insurance money, he must be killed in the line of duty. He then becomes the most reckless man on the police force, volunteering for dangerous assignments over the objections of his by-the-book partner.
- DirectorGregg Champion
- Release4 May 1990
- Genre
- Duration1h 37m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate54 reviews
- Productions
20th Century Fox, Gladden Entertainment
Cast

Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson

Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills

Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson

Barry Corbin
Captain

Joe Pantoliano
Scalese

Xander Berkeley
Stark

Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson

Sam Malkin
Hostage Man

Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz

Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz

Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak

Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman

Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler

Betty Phillips
Clerk

Dwight Koss
Car Salesman

Russell Roberts
Waiter

Meredith Bain Woodward
Psychiatrist

Brenda Crichlow
Nurse

Gillian Barber
Nurse

Tony Morelli
Stark's Cohort

Jay Brazeau
Cop

Jerry Wasserman
Cop

Alvin Sanders
Cop
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